Intellectual Property — Protect, monetize, and enforce your brand and creative assets

Build your advantage with a disciplined IP program. We guide trademark and copyright filings, structure licensing and assignments, and act swiftly on enforcement—so your brand equity and creative work are protected today and positioned for growth tomorrow.

  • Strategic portfolio planning for names, logos, taglines, product designs, and content libraries.
  • Clearance-first approach to reduce rebrand risk and speed approvals.
  • Licensing, assignment, and work-for-hire agreements that hold up in the real world.
  • Monitoring and enforcement to address infringements efficiently—online and offline.

Based in Castle Rock and serving the Denver metro, with growing state coverage.

Attorney reviewing a trademark application, brand guidelines, and a licensing checklist

Services that protect and unlock value

Whether you’re naming a new product, scaling a content business, or negotiating brand partnerships, we align filings and contracts with your revenue model.

  • Trademark searches and clearance opinions to avoid conflicts
  • Trademark filings, office action responses, and maintenance
  • Copyright registrations and DMCA takedown workflows
  • Licensing, assignments, and collaboration/work-for-hire agreements
  • Trade secret programs, NDAs, and employee/contractor IP assignment
  • Brand monitoring, marketplace enforcement, and dispute resolution

Who we help

  • Startups and founders naming companies or products
  • SaaS, consumer apps, and eCommerce brands scaling nationally
  • Agencies, designers, and creators managing client IP
  • Manufacturers and hardware innovators protecting marks and content
  • Professional services and franchises expanding into new states

“We are responsive, and skilled.” — Client feedback

Attorney comparing trademark classes and searching for conflicts before filing

Our approach: business-first, clearance-driven, and enforcement-ready

We start with your business plan—where the brand will appear, how it will be marketed, and which territories matter—then select the right classes and filings. When disputes arise, we address them quickly and proportionately, from demand letters to takedowns to litigation if necessary.

  • Clear, plain-language guidance and practical next steps
  • Cross-practice strength: contracts, employment/contractor IP, and dispute resolution
  • Monitoring and marketplace coordination to reduce repeat infringements
  • Transparent expectations on timelines, evidence, and costs

Helpful references for background reading: USPTO trademark basics and copyright.gov .

Process: clearance → filing → prosecution → enforcement/defense

Trademark workflow

  1. Clearance search (direct hits, look‑alikes, and related classes)
  2. Filing strategy (mark format, classes, specimen, ownership)
  3. USPTO examination and office action responses
  4. Publication, opposition window, and registration
  5. Maintenance filings and portfolio expansion as you scale

Copyright workflow

  • Identify works (text, audio, video, software, images, courseware)
  • Ownership audit (employees, contractors, collaborators)
  • Registration strategy (group or individual; timing and proof)
  • Takedowns, licensing, and enforcement as needed

Early registration can improve remedies if infringement occurs. We’ll map your catalog and prioritize filings.

Enforcement & defense

  • Evidence collection (use, dates, channels, confusion risk)
  • Cease-and-desist, platform reports, and marketplace actions
  • Negotiation, coexistence, or rebrand pathways where appropriate
  • Litigation strategy and coordination with business goals

We right‑size the response to your business risk—fast where urgency matters, measured when leverage is higher with time.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to help you move forward with confidence.

Do I need a trademark search?
Yes—searches reduce the risk of refusals, oppositions, and costly rebrands. We review exact matches, similar marks, and related classes to estimate approval likelihood and adjust strategy before filing.
Can I protect an idea?
Ideas on their own aren’t protectable. Trademarks protect brand identifiers; copyrights protect original expression; patents protect qualifying inventions; trade secrets protect confidential business information. We map your asset to the right tool.
What if someone copies my work online?
We evaluate your rights, then use the most effective path—platform takedowns (including DMCA), direct negotiations, or legal action. Documentation of first publication and ownership speeds results.
How long does trademark registration take?
Timelines vary with USPTO backlogs and any office actions. Many applications see initial review in months; full registration can take longer. We set expectations early and move quickly on responses to keep your filing on track.
What’s the difference between ™, ℠, and ®?
™ and ℠ can denote common‑law trademark or service mark rights without registration. ® is reserved for federally registered marks. We advise when and how to use these symbols to support your rights and avoid mislabeling.
Do I need protection outside the U.S.?
If you sell or plan to sell abroad—or manufacture overseas—consider foreign filings. We coordinate international strategies and, where appropriate, Madrid Protocol designations. We’ll prioritize countries based on your roadmap and risk.

Protect your brand and creative work—start today

On your first call, we outline a practical filing plan, timelines, and costs. Expect clear steps, responsive updates, and coordinated enforcement when needed.

Page last updated: September 12, 2025